POVEDA 1

What POVEDA 1 does

Saint Pedro Poveda College (POVEDA) is a private Catholic K-12 school operated by the Teresian Association of Lay Missionaries in Quezon City, Philippines, serving families from Preschool through Senior High School since 1960. The school runs an all-girls program for Grades 1-12, a co-ed Preschool, and a co-ed online RISE Homeschooling Program for Grades 7-10, all unified under the proprietary Personalized Education of POVEDA (PEP) pedagogical framework with its four trademarks (Encounter, Individual Work, Reflection, Normalization) ladderized across grade levels. Technology infrastructure consists of an Academic Information Management System (AIMS) student portal, iCLAIM library and inventory management, RFID student cards, cashless e-Wallet transactions, CCTV and network security systems, and state-of-the-art servers, supporting enrollment, assessment, and campus operations.

POVEDA generates revenue through recurring tuition and academic fees (the dominant stream, with specific amounts not publicly disclosed), a PHP 950 application and processing fee, transcript and certification fees, AP exam registration fees from both enrolled students and external examinees, RISE Homeschooling tuition, and after-school activity fees spanning sports, ballet, dance, music, and the POVEDA Theatric performing arts program. The school is an authorized College Board AP Testing Site since 2007, holds PAASCU accreditation (2013 and 2018), and partners with Instituto Cervantes de Manila for DELE Spanish certification, reinforcing its positioning as a premium values-centered institution. The customer base is concentrated in Metro Manila and surrounding regions, with admissions processed through the Registrar's Office via direct application, Open House events, school tours, and the school's AIMS portal.

Name

POVEDA 1

Legal name

Saint Pedro Poveda College

Website

https://poveda.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Saint Pedro Poveda College is a private Catholic K-12 school in Quezon City, Philippines, operated by the Teresian Association since 1960, offering all-girls Preschool through Senior High School programs plus the co-ed RISE Homeschooling Program, unified under its proprietary PEP pedagogical framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• K-12 schooling
• All-girls education
• Homeschooling program
• College preparatory

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The school collects tuition and other related charges/fees for its academic programs including Preschool, Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School. Fees are processed through the Finance Office with various term payment options available.
2. Application and Processing Fees: An application and processing fee of PHP 950 is charged to applicants. Additional fees apply for transcript requests (PHP 100-310 depending on level), report card copies (PHP 50), certifications (PHP 100), and college application forms (PHP 100).
3. RISE Homeschooling Program Fees: The RISE Homeschooling Program (Remote, Independent, Self-paced Education) generates revenue through tuition fees for its online modular co-ed instructional program for Junior High School (Grades 7 to 10).
4. AP Exam Fees: The school administers AP Exams in May each year as an authorized AP Testing Site, generating revenue from exam registration fees for both enrolled students and external examinees.
5. After-School Activity Fees: Revenue is generated through after-school enrichment programs including Sports Program, Ballet (via Halili-Cruz School of Ballet), Contemporary/Jazz/Tap Dance, Music (via TAII MusikaSkwela), and POVEDA Theatric performing arts program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Saint Pedro Poveda College is a private Catholic institution in Quezon City, Philippines, delivering Preschool through Senior High School education under its Personalized Education of Poveda (PEP) framework. It offers all-girls schooling for Grades 1-12 with five senior high academic tracks, a co-ed RISE Homeschooling Program for Grades 7-10, the Advanced Placement (AP) program as a College Board testing site since 2007, plus after-school enrichment (sports, ballet, dance, music, performing arts) and student support services.

Product overview

Saint Pedro Poveda College offers a unified educational platform centered on its Personalized Education of POVEDA (PEP) philosophy, combining academic programs from Preschool through Senior High School with enrichment programs and student support services. The core academic offerings include Preschool, Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School Programs (offering five academic tracks), alongside alternative programs such as the RISE Homeschooling Program for Grades 7-10. The institution enriches its curriculum through the Advanced Placement (AP) Program authorized by College Board since 2007 and a Global Education Program. After-school activities include Sports, Ballet, Dance, Music, and POVEDA Theatric performing arts. Student support is delivered through the Guidance and Testing Center, Learning Resource Center, Office of Student Affairs, Student Well-being Office, and POVEDA Spirituality Center. Students access academic information through the AIMS portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POVEDA Theatric: A year-round performing arts program founded by Carmen Silverio Roxas (POVEDA Alumna) and partners Menchu Lauchengco Yulo and Rem Zamora, offering theater training to Grades 4-12 students and alumnae.
• RISE Homeschooling Program
• PEP

Quantifiable outcome

• AP courses recognized as one of POVEDA's best curriculum features by PAASCU accreditation (2013 and 2018)

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Carmen Silverio Roxas (POVEDA alumna), Menchu Lauchengco Yulo, and Rem ZamorasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The POVEDA Performing Arts School (PPAS), doing business as POVEDA Theatric, was founded in 2019 by POVEDA alumna Carmen Silverio Roxas along with theater industry professionals Menchu Lauchengco Yulo and Rem Zamora. It is a year-round after-school performing arts program open to POVEDA students (Grades 4-12) and alumnae only.
• Teresian Association of Lay MissionariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Teresian Association of Lay Missionaries runs Saint Pedro Poveda College. This is the founding and governing organization that shapes the school's identity, mission, and educational philosophy rooted in St. Pedro Poveda's spirituality. The Association provides the overarching spiritual and institutional framework within which POVEDA operates.
• Halili-Cruz School of BalletsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalili-Cruz School of Ballet is offered at Saint Pedro Poveda College as part of its enriching after-school activities. The school is one of the country's premier ballet institutions, and the partnership allows POVEDA students to train in ballet with professional instruction on campus.
• TAII MusikaSkwelasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAII MusikaSkwela provides personalized one-on-one lessons in instruments and voice for all ages and skill levels at POVEDA. The program offers expert guidance and annual performance opportunities for students interested in music education.
• Instituto Cervantes de ManilacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOVEDA's partnership with Instituto Cervantes de Manila enables students to prepare for and take the DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) examination in Grade 12 (November). The DELE is an internationally recognized Spanish language certification granted by Spain's Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports, enhancing students' academic profiles and access to scholarships and university programs.
• College Board, USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationPOVEDA is authorized by the College Board, USA as an AP Testing Site since 2007. The school offers AP courses authorized through the AP Course Audit process. POVEDA's AP teachers submit course syllabi annually to ensure university-level standards are met. External examinees (homeschoolers, students from non-AP schools) can also register for AP exams at the POVEDA testing center.
• Various Partner Communities (SAO)supportingOthersThrough the Social Action Office (SAO), POVEDA maintains partnerships with various community organizations including TA-assisted communities for the Victoria Diez Summer Immersion, public schools for Brigada Eskwela, NGOs and Church initiatives for donations, and partner communities for medical missions led by PPA.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• British School Manila: Premium British-curriculum K-12 school in Taguig offering IGCSE and A-Levels. Targets the same upper-tier Manila families as POVEDA but through a different (UK) credential pathway, representing an alternative premium choice.
• International School Manila: Premium international K-12 school in Taguig offering IB and AP programs. Competes with POVEDA for the same affluent Metro Manila families seeking globally-recognized credentials, but operates as a broader, co-ed, secular-curriculum incumbent.
• Colegio de San Agustin – Biñan: Catholic K-12 school in the Augustinian tradition. Comparable to POVEDA on faith-based identity and college-preparatory curriculum, though geographically distant (Laguna) and co-ed at the K-12 level.
• De La Salle Santiago Zobel School: Catholic K-12 school in Muntinlupa run by the De La Salle Brothers. Comparable to POVEDA as a faith-based, premium Metro Manila K-12 with strong academic and extracurricular offerings, though co-ed.
• Ateneo de Manila High School: Jesuit all-boys K-12 in Quezon City. Comparable to POVEDA on faith-based identity, premium positioning, and Quezon City catchment, but operates as part of the broader Ateneo university system.

Direct peers

• St. Scholastica's College Manila: Catholic all-girls K-12 institution in Metro Manila run by the Benedictine Sisters. Closest peer to POVEDA in terms of faith-based values, single-gender model, premium positioning, and Manila-centric catchment.
• Miriam College: Catholic K-12 institution in Quezon City with a strong values-centered identity (Maryhurst/Miriam tradition). Comparable to POVEDA on Quezon City location, faith-based foundation, premium tuition tier, and empowerment-of-women positioning.
• Xavier School: Catholic all-boys K-12 institution in San Juan run by the Jesuits. Comparable to POVEDA as a faith-based, single-gender, premium Manila K-12 with strong college-preparatory curriculum and rich extracurricular ecosystem.
• Assumption College San Lorenzo: Catholic all-girls K-12 school in Makati operated by the Religious of the Assumption. Directly comparable to POVEDA on faith-based mission, all-girls model, premium Metro Manila location, and college-preparatory curriculum.
• St. Paul College Pasig: Catholic all-girls school in Pasig run by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres. Comparable to POVEDA as a faith-based, single-gender, Metro Manila K-12 with college-preparatory focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SaintPedroPovedaCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/povedaofficial/?hl=en

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